For six handbag powerhouses, heritage is where the heart is

Leggo my logo

Leggo my logo

In 1973, "Free Bird" was on the radio, Veruschka was strutting the catwalk, and Gucci introduced its classic over-the-shoulder logo bag. For fall, the Gucci 1973 line (as the collection is now called) is back, in crocodile, ostrich, leather, and suede—a complement to the groovy boot-cut pants and A-line jackets that designer Frida Giannini sent down the runway.

Classic Handbags Re-Created for Fall

Classic Handbags Re-Created for Fall

Louis Vuitton's iconic Speedy, which debuted in 1930, just got a baby sister: the Chubby, an ostrich-stamped leather and denim handheld (also available in canvas, alligator, and more) with an instantly recognizable gold clasp.